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Section 972 (Engine - 4.6L (2V) - F150 Pickup): Installation: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G03879006
Installer Set, Teflon®R Seal 211-D207 (D90P-3517-A) or equivalent
G03886715
Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073)
G03945465
Installer, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-185 (T91P-3A733-A)
MATERIALS

Item Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C930-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (In Oregon, California, and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada, CVC-7-A) WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow in color)
Threadlock 262 TA-26 or equivalent WSK-M2G351-A6
    CAUTION: Clean the engine support insulator-to-frame mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to engine installation.
    NOTE: Position the engine assembly forward to connect the RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and the transmission harness retainers at the rear of the cylinder head.
  1. Using a suitable floor crane, position the engine assembly into the vehicle.
  2. NOTE: Early build vehicles are equipped with a M14 through bolt. Late build vehicles are equipped with a Ml8 through bolt.
    Fig 1: Installing LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    G03962859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply Threadlock 262 to the bolt threads and install the LH engine support insulator bolt.
    1. If the Ml4 through bolt engine support insulator nut is missing or damaged, install a new nut using service part number W709375.
    2. If the M14 through bolt engine support insulator nut cage is damaged or missing, install a new nut using service part number W520516-S301.
      • Early build vehicles, tighten to 220 Nm (162 lb-ft).
      • Late build vehicles, tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  4. CAUTION: Make sure the RH engine support insulator mating surfaces and the washer mating surface are free of foreign material and corrosion before installation. Install a new washer.
    Fig 2: Installing RH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    G03962568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Apply Threadlock 262 to the bolt threads and install the RH engine support insulator washer and nuts.
    • Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
  6. Install the 6 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03920193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the shift cable and install the shift cable bracket and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Connecting Shift Cable And Installing Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts
    G03964050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and attach the electrical connector retainer.
    Fig 5: Connecting LH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector And Attach Electrical Connector Retainer
    G03933349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bolt
    G03963266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the transmission fluid filler tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  11. Install the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Installing Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G03885400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Installing Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    G03885557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the cylinder block opening cover.
    Fig 9: Installing Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    G03908385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the flexplate inspection cover.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Installing Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G03885458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install a new oil filter.
    Fig 11: Installing New Oil Filter
    G03962608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Installing Drain Plug
    G03885548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Attach the starter electrical harness support to the cylinder block.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 13: Attaching Starter Electrical Harness Support To Cylinder Block
    G03962606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 15: Installing A/C Compressor Bolts
    G03933941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  21. Position the power steering reservoir and install the 2 lower bolts.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Reservoir Bolts
    G03962597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 17: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Using the special tool, install a new O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
    Fig 18: Installing New O-Ring Seal On Pressure Line Fitting Using Special Tool
    G03955529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
    Fig 19: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the power steering pressure tube support bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 20: Installing Power Steering Pressure Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. CAUTION: If the pulley has been removed and installed twice, install a new power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 21: Installing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03962437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
    • Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are 2 paint marks, install a new pulley. If there is one paint mark or none at all, use a pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
  28. If equipped, install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 22: Installing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket And Nut
    G03962880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the degas bottle coolant hose.
    Fig 23: Connecting Degas Bottle Coolant Hose
    G03933636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G03933642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Connect the crankcase position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and the harness retainer.
    Fig 25: Connecting Crankcase Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector And Harness Retainer
    G04612789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Position the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 26: Installing A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket Nut
    G03962594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 27: Removing Special Tool
    G03962845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the upper transmission-to-engine bolts
    • Tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
    Fig 28: Installing Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03962886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the heater coolant hose.
    Fig 29: Connecting Heater Coolant Hose
    G03933635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the ground strap and the bolt and connect the electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 30: Installing Ground Strap And Bolt And Connecting Electrical Connector
    G03962592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 31: Installing Cowl Panel Extension
    G03962591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Attach the wiring harness and the windshield washer hose to the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 32: Attaching Wiring Harness And Windshield Washer Hose To Cowl Panel Extension
    G03962091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the cowl panel grill. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  40. Install the powertrain control module (PCM) and the support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  41. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  42. Install the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  43. Install the hood and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  44. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  45. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .